Ahren Stringer (Ex-The Amity Affliction) Pleads Guilty In Dangerous Driving Case Following 2025 Incident

Former The Amity Affliction bassist/vocalist Ahren Stringer appeared before the Benalla Magistrates’ Court on May 26th, where he pled guilty to multiple charges tied to a dangerous driving incident that took place in Victoria, Australia last year.

According to court proceedings, Stringer was detected traveling at 191 km/h in a 100 km/h zone along the Hume Freeway near Benalla. Prosecutors alleged police observed him accelerating heavily through traffic before intercepting him shortly afterward.

The court heard the speed was deemed dangerous due to surrounding traffic conditions and the potential risk posed to motorists should sudden braking, wildlife, evasive maneuvers, or mechanical failure have occurred.

Stringer ultimately pled guilty to the following charges:

• Driving at a speed dangerous
• Refusing a preliminary breath test
• Refusing to undergo a preliminary oral fluid test

Two additional charges — exceeding the speed limit by 45 km/h or more and operating a vehicle deemed unsafe or unroadworthy — were reportedly withdrawn after prosecutors stated the speeding allegation served as an alternative to the more serious dangerous driving charge.

Court proceedings also revealed that Stringer repeatedly refused roadside testing after being informed of the consequences, allegedly telling officers he had “the right to refuse.”

During the hearing, Stringer explained he had been traveling toward Melbourne after learning his sister may have received a cancer diagnosis.

The sentencing additionally provided insight into Stringer’s life following his departure from The Amity Affliction in early 2025. Defence submissions revealed that he has since been working as an undertaker alongside Queensland Police — a role the court heard had fundamentally changed how he viewed many of the reckless decisions from earlier in his life.

The hearing also touched on the upheaval Stringer has faced over the past 18 months, including health issues, back injuries, family responsibilities, and the fallout surrounding his exit from the band he spent decades helping build.

Despite the seriousness of the incident, no conviction was recorded. Stringer was instead fined $1,200 while also having his driver’s license canceled and disqualified.

Following his split from The Amity Affliction, Stringer launched the project Self Checkout alongside former Volumes vocalist Gus Farias, with the pair describing the band as an outlet for confronting addiction and mental health struggles.

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